The reality of the job market is a massive plot twist: employers are not looking for walking textbooks. They are looking for people who can think.
Once upon a time, a BBA degree was your golden ticket to a desk job in banking or a corner office in corporate finance. Fast forward to today.
Launched in 2002 with 62 students, the BBA program grew rapidly to 2,361 by 2015. Like many institutions worldwide, the program experienced a downturn in 2020, with enrolment declining to 1,849 students due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, the program has demonstrated strong resilience, as enrolments for 2025 rebounding to 2,321 students, a 20% increase that signals a solid recovery and sustained demand.
On a humid Dhaka afternoon a final-year BBA class buzzed with more questions than coffee. One student loved numbers but feared missing fast-hiring roles. Another wanted creative work yet worried about steady pay. Choosing a major suddenly felt like picking a ladder rung that might decide the next five years.
Since its establishment, the department has been shaping the future of business education in Bangladesh through innovative pedagogy, practical learning, and strong industry collaboration.
Just like in every major sector, AI has reshaped the global business landscape. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2025 reports that 40% of employers plan to reduce their workforce in areas where automation is feasible signaling a major shift in business operations.
With over 8,000 students, IUBAT is globally recognised for academic excellence. It is an internationally ranked university by QS (5th among private universities in Bangladesh in 2025), Times Higher Education for social impact, WURI for Entrepreneurship, GreenMetrics International for an environmentally friendly campus, Scopus (Elsevier) for outstanding research, and so on.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career, or pivot toward new possibilities? Whether you’re a young professional aiming for upward mobility or a mid-career executive looking to add strategic value to your role, the MBA and EMBA programs at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) are designed to help you move forward – with purpose, flexibility, and confidence.
Every business student needs certain skills if they want to thrive in their respective fields after graduating. Skills like communication, project management, teamwork, critical thinking, etc., are, of course, vital. But they are not enough in the modern world.
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT), a leading institution for fashion and business education in Bangladesh, blends industry-focused curricula with hands-on learning. BUFT’s BBA programme is shaping agile, future-ready business leaders for a competitive global market.
For ambitious fresh BBA graduates in Bangladesh, securing that first meaningful job can feel like navigating a maze. While dozens of entry-level positions promise career growth, few offer the accelerated learning and leadership opportunities that Management Trainee Officer (MTO) programs provide.
For BBA students who want practical finance skills with a values driven focus the Islamic Finance, Banking and Insurance (IFBI) program at Eastern University prepares you for fast moving careers in banking finance and insurance.
Since its 2003 founding under the Private University Act, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) has become a dynamic centre for business education.
Sustainability and ethics have evolved from optional ideals to core business imperatives.
Fareast International University, a growing private university in Bangladesh, which blends practical business education with industry engagement. In this interview, the dean and faculty explain how FIU’s BBA grooms career-ready, ethically grounded business leaders.
At the Department of Business Studies of the State University of Bangladesh, learning is alive. Since its start in 2002, the department has grown into a lively place where ideas meet action. Classrooms buzz with debate. Labs and projects turn theory into real work. Faculty guide students, and students push back with fresh ideas.
At the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is more than a degree—it is a launchpad for the next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers and ethical leaders. Rooted in liberal arts education, the program empowers students to think creatively, act decisively, and lead responsibly in an ever-changing global business landscape.
Before diving into program rankings and university brochures, the most crucial step is to know yourself. Why are you pursuing a BBA? Are you looking to gain a foundational understanding of business, explore various functional areas? Having a clear understanding of your motivations is important.
